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september 30, 2022

MountainKing Potatoes Begins Re-Brand of Butter Russets as Butter Cream Potatoes

MountainKing has launched a re-brand of one of its popular, gourmet varieties with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, now available in three-pound poly mesh bags.

From spuds to famous potato salad. Reser’s opens new state-of-the-art Pasco plant

september 27, 2022

Reser’s Fine Foods opens new state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Pasco, Washington

A new Reser’s Fine Foods plant in Pasco is a testament to how the company, which started in a farmhouse kitchen, became one of the most successful private businesses in the country.

september 26, 2022

Precision Food Innovations Rebrands to PFI as Its Incorporated Into the Grote Company Family of Brands

Precision Food Innovations (PFI), a manufacturer of sanitary conveying and bulk material handling equipment for food processing operations, announced that it has rebranded and will now be known as PFI.

september 26, 2022

US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago. As consumer prices increased by 10.5%, retail dollar sales increased by 5.7%.

september 26, 2022

Boulder Canyon Partners With Yellowbird Foods For Limited-Edition Habanero Kettle-Style Potato Chips

Boulder Canyon, a line of better-for-you, kettle-style potato chips offered by Utz Brands Inc., has partnered with Austin-based hot sauce darling, Yellowbird Foods

september 14, 2022

Key Technology Introduces Sort-to-Grade with Artificial Intelligence

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces AI-driven Sort-to-Grade® (STG) at Pack Expo booth S-3547. Advanced AI algorithms allow STG for potato strips to digitally resolve clumps.

september 04, 2022

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences

Opportunities for manufacturers globally to innovate in cheese-flavored snacks – Kerry consumer research

augustus 30, 2022

Opportunities for manufacturers globally to innovate in cheese-flavored snacks, according to Kerry consumer research

Consumers across the world associate cheese flavors with indulgence, comfort and freshness, with significant variation in different regions, according to new research from Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company.

Northern Plains potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon.

augustus 30, 2022

Northern Plains (US) potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon

The Red River Valley potato crop has overcome getting into the ground later than optimal to looking like one of the best in the last few years, said farmers and researchers who gathered at Hoverson Farms near Larimore

augustus 27, 2022

IFPA Announces New Board of Directors Slate for 2023

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced the slate of new directors for the 2023 IFPA Board of Directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and their board term will begin at the end of October.

United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in April – June 2022

augustus 27, 2022

United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in Q2 of 2022

Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value and decreased slightly in volume from April - June 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. As prices increased by 13.6%, dollar sales increased by 12.6%. Volume sales decreased 0.8%.

Protect potato crops from pests and disease for stands that deliver.

augustus 24, 2022

Syngenta: How to give your potato crop the strongest possible start

As potato growers are working to maximize their yield potential for the 2022 harvest, it's also time to start thinking about maximizing crop potential for the 2023 season.

augustus 22, 2022

Meet the growers leading the Potatoes USA committees

There are five Potatoes USA Board Member committees that are overseen and led by nine members of the industry. Together, with the Chair and Past Chair, these committee chairs also make up the Executive Committee. Meet the Committee Chairs...!

Patata frita fabricada con la forma de una cuchara tradicional.

augustus 20, 2022

Heinz desvela la solución para disfrutar de tus patatas fritas con la cantidad de salsa que deseas

'Heinz Spoon Friez' consiste en una patata frita fabricada con la forma de una cuchara tradicional, pero de patata. El cabezal de la patata tiene una forma curvada que permite coger la cantidad deseada de salsa.

augustus 20, 2022

Simplot's 4Sight 2030 Goals

Recently Simplot, a potato processor and a supplier of a wide range of agricultural products, highlighted its sustainability goals. Covering all aspects of the agricultural value chain, gives Simplot on edge...

augustus 18, 2022

Beech-Nut Launches New Veggie-Forward Crispeas Snack

Beech-Nut® Nutrition Company, an award-winning baby and toddler food manufacturer, is reimagining a classic veggie that has been a staple in pureed baby food for decades.

augustus 14, 2022

Potato LEAF Awards 2022-23 Scholarship to Paige Hickman

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) awards its 2022-23 Academic Scholarship to Paige Hickman, a Ph.D. student at University of Idaho, studying plant-parasitic nematodes, insect pests, and diseases of potato.

Next-Generation Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array from Reading Thermal Employs Latest Technology to Increase Accuracy, Consistency, Repeatability

augustus 12, 2022

Next-Generation Air Velocity Sensor for ovens promises improved accuracy

Reading Thermal, the leading brand of measurement data logging systems by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), has announced the release of a new SCORPION® 2 Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array that offers improved accuracy